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Cynthia Saunders was under investigation by the Florida Department of Education. File photo.
  • By Andrew Atkins |
  • May 8, 2019
School District of Manatee County superintendent settles with State Department of Education

School District of Manatee County Superintendent Cynthia Saunders puts accusations about inflating graduation rates in the past.

  • East County
  • News
The Lubben Brothers will play three concerts dedicated to the music of Crosby, Stills & Nash on April 20, 22 and 23 at different Sarasota Venues.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • April 18, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for April 20-26

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
A lightning rod is pictured on top of a home on Halyard Lane in the Country Club Shores IV North neighborhood.
  • By Mark Bergin |
  • July 6, 2020
Lighting rod height exception moves forward

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to take up the proposal again in September.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Still love they let me do this.
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • May 4, 2023
Black Tie and Tales: A Black Tie Goodbye

Black Tie Editor Harry Sayer bids farewell to the Observer Media Group.

  • Black Tie
Plans for the ten-acre first phase of the park project include an open space events lawn and a spiral boardwalk that extends to the south side of Boulevard of the Arts. File image.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 29, 2020
Planning Board endorses bayfront zoning changes

Objections from a nearby condo weren't enough to dissuade the advisory board from supporting The Bay Sarasota's proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tony Barrett (Courtesy photo)
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2022
East Manatee Fire Rescue, Seat 3: Tony Barrett

Meet the candidate.

  • East County
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Sean Laureano.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • April 5, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sean Laureano

Laureano is the lone senior on the Cardinal Mooney High boys lacrosse team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • February 15, 2013
Feb. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents; Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO; Lakewood Ranch named top 10 Community; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; WEEKEND BEST BET: Animal Extravaganza, WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat in concert

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key is hosting its annual disaster preparedness seminar on June 1.
  • By Lauren Tronstad |
  • May 20, 2023
Longboat gears up for hurricane season with tips from local meteorologist

Town Manager Howard Tipton spoke with ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan about preparing for the upcoming season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Gans is confident Longboat Key can continue to be attractive to future buyers if it changes its code to allow for redevelopment.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 13, 2013
Election: Gans campaigns to continue as commissioner

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans believes the code-change process can continue without 'consulting ourselves to death.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sage Residences represent 11 of the 14 sales over $5 million so far in 2023.
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • July 4, 2023
Rising demand for luxury real estate charged by pandemic, other factors

Longboat Key real estate continues to be defined by a luxury market, while a newer ultra luxury market begins to grow.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Welch Cudnik is the principal of the Sarasota Ballet School, which will perform its summer intensive showcase, "InMotion," from July 25-27.
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • July 27, 2023
Sarasota Ballet School gets a new principal

Jennifer Welch Cudnik is a former dancer and longtime arts educator.

  • Arts + Culture
Janjay Gehndyu says his education at Lakewood Ranch High School paved the way for his success in life.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 23, 2023
Principal is proof that caring teachers can alter a student's path in life

Once a "troubled" child, Panther Ridge's Janjay Gehndyu leads Visible Men Academy in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Schools
Fork & Hen SRQ's colossal The Hitman burger with pimento cheese is nearly perfect.
  • By Emma Burke |
  • July 20, 2023
Where to find Sarasota's best buns (and burgers)

You’ll have a whopper of a time sampling these savory sandwiches.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 24, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Tree-trunk travel delays

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Suzanne Elliott |
  • October 19, 2018
Longboat ends contract with zoning consultant

Planning, Zoning and Building will complete the work

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida Power and Light partnered with Denis V. Cooper Foundation to give Carlos Moreira and his family a surprise holiday light display.
  • By None |
  • November 30, 2022
Sarasota Marine veteran receives a bright holiday surprise

FPL partnered with the Denis V. Cooper Foundation to surprise Carlos Moreira and his family with an energy-efficient holiday light display.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The owner of this property on Longboat Key has been fined a record $49,106.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Commission upholds record code violation fine

Just a few months ago, the Longboat Key Town Commission was considering doing away with the Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 1, 2022
Town manager delivers good news to Kiwanis Club

Longboat Town Manager Tom Harmer spoke at the club's monthly meeting on Sept 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harlem Quilt runs at The Ringling through March 26.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for March 9-15

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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